Report: Michael Bay Attacked on Set of Transformers 4

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Oct 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM

DirectorMichael Baywas attacked in Hong KongThursdayon the set ofTransformers 4,Reutersreports.A pair of brothers, ages 27 and 28, approached Bay on the set and demanded HK$100,000 (about $12,900), according to the report. One of the brothers allegedly assaulted Bay and three ...

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Director Michael Bay was attacked in Hong Kong Thursday on the set ofTransformers 4, Reuters reports.

A pair of brothers, ages 27 and 28, approached Bay on the set and demanded HK$100,000 (about $12,900), according to the report. One of the brothers allegedly assaulted Bay and three police officers who tried to intervene.

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The younger brother was arrested for blackmail and assault and the older brother was arrested for assault, a police spokesperson told Reuters. A third man was also arrested, but it's unclear why.

Bay declined treatment for injuries to his face, which are described as not serious, and filming resumed promptly.

The incident is under investigation.

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